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Tasty Bite Eatables LtdQ3 FY23

Tasty Bite Eatables Ltd Q3 FY23 Earnings Call Analysis

Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.

Price: ₹9,901P/E: 72.6Market Cap: ₹2.6K CrSector: Food Products

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 2

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

N/A

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

1 of 3 growth signals are positive — mixed outlook.

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Revenue guidance

Category 2
  • Capacity increased by 26% to nearly 55,000 tons, expected to be fully utilized by 2023-24 (Page 9, 6).
  • Confident about filling new capacity with growth already exceeding 26% capacity increase (Page 9).
  • Exports showing strong growth, with US market penetration at an all-time high and 70% year-on-year growth in exports (Page 5, 11).
  • Ready-to-eat (RTE) business expected to remain around 70% of total business; private label around 10% (Page 10).
  • Innovation and partnership with Mars anticipated to drive strong growth in meal solutions and new product development over next 18 months (Page 12).
  • Mars’s commitment to expanding food business globally seen as major growth driver (Page 8, 12).
  • Continued good growth expected from consumer business and food service segments, with food service expected to grow as industry consolidates (Page 5).

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Fundraise plans

The transcript does not mention any current or future plans for fundraising through debt or equity. Key points related to this are: - No direct reference to raising funds via debt or equity during the call. - Mr. Ashok Vasudevan and other speakers focused on capacity expansion funded through previously announced Capex (Rs 150 crores), mostly completed. - The company is concentrating on operational growth, innovation, and capacity utilization rather than new fundraising. - Challenges mentioned relate to CEO hiring and market expansion, not financial fundraising. In summary, no explicit details or plans were disclosed regarding any new fundraising through debt or equity in this investor call.

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Capex plans

Yes
  • The company completed a previously announced capex of INR 150 crores, with only about INR 7 crores remaining unspent as of the call.
  • Capex was directed toward two main fronts: capacity expansion and improved infrastructure (safety, quality, and logistics).
  • Capacity was increased by 26%, from 43,000 to nearly 55,000 tons, expected to be fully utilized by 2023-24.
  • Infrastructure upgrades include enhanced Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) facilities, better logistics, supply chain handling, warehousing, and a new Tasty Bite Research Center (TBRC).
  • The Mars acquisition has accelerated commitment to innovation and capacity building.
  • No specific new capex projects were detailed beyond completing the existing program, but the focus on innovation and capacity suggests ongoing capital investments aligned with Mars' strategic goals.

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Margin guidance

Category 3
- The company has demonstrated consistent growth for 25 years and is not expected to stop now (Page 7). - Capacity has increased by 26% with expectations to fully utilize this by 2023-24, supporting volume growth (Page 9). - Real growth of over 2% related to productivity despite raw material inflation (Page 5). - EBITDA shows continuous improvement with a 7.8% growth quarter-on-quarter and stronger year-on-year profitability (Page 4). - Positive outlook due to Mars partnership and innovation role, expected to strengthen business and margins (Page 12). - Despite forex fluctuations, positive EBITDA growth has been maintained (Page 5). - No explicit revenue or EPS guidance was provided; the company emphasizes steady accumulation of growth and margin improvement (Page 7). Overall, steady and confident growth in earnings and profitability is anticipated, driven by capacity expansion, innovation partnership, and operational efficiencies.

Order book

  • The transcript does not provide specific details on the current or expected order book or pending orders in explicit numbers.
  • However, Mr. Ashok Vasudevan mentioned ongoing capacity expansions and that the new capacities (increased by 26% from 43,000 to nearly 55,000 tons) are expected to be fully utilized by 2023 and 2024.
  • The company is experiencing growth higher than the capacity increase, indicating a healthy order pipeline.
  • Discussion around contract manufacturing and private label suggests business is expanding, although no concrete order backlog numbers were shared.
  • The management noted strong demand, especially in the US market and exports, supporting confidence in filling new capacities.
  • Mars' involvement is driving innovation and likely new orders, but specifics on orderbook or pending orders remain undisclosed.

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